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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LM52 PPOMOT history

LM52 PPO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

LM52 PPO blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2022
Mileage
111,044 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 PPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 PPO was last recorded at 111,044 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2010: 38,746 miles, lower than 61,637 miles on 9 Nov 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,822 miles · 6 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
222 miles
Average per year
6,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 111,044 miles
  • 2020 – 103,938 miles
  • 2019 – 85,306 miles
  • 2018 – 76,214 miles
  • 2017 – 69,386 miles
  • 2016 – 62,738 miles
  • 2015 – 55,246 miles
  • 2014 – 54,006 miles
  • 2013 – 49,300 miles
  • 2012 – 46,189 miles
  • 2011 – 42,288 miles
  • 2010 – 38,746 miles
  • 2009 – 61,637 miles
  • 2008 – 28,262 miles
  • 2007 – 23,852 miles
  • 2006 – 17,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,044 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front Brake application slightly un even

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,044 miles (+222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,044 miles
    Test number
    659093053312
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,822 miles (+6,884)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,822 miles
    Test number
    640775275566
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,938 miles
    Test number
    270401179681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail103,938 miles (+18,632)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,938 miles
    Test number
    433323270041
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,306 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,306 miles
    Test number
    187511904008
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail85,305 miles (+9,091)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,305 miles
    Test number
    208784204807
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass76,214 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,214 miles
    Test number
    798008452797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake application slightly un even
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail76,214 miles (+6,828)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,214 miles
    Test number
    468849922352
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake application slightly un even
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass69,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,386 miles
    Test number
    551040982239
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail69,386 miles (+6,648)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,386 miles
    Test number
    938395793967
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass62,738 miles (+7,492)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,738 miles
    Test number
    204834046711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,246 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,246 miles
    Test number
    259376905127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,006 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    575592434365
    • NoteLeft hand front fog lamp slight damaged

  14. Fail54,006 miles (+4,706)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    358892034358
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLeft hand front fog lamp slight damaged

  15. Pass49,300 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,300 miles
    Test number
    216416013349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,189 miles
    Test number
    679058422331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,189 miles (+3,901)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,189 miles
    Test number
    907268522317
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass42,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,288 miles
    Test number
    797343321382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,288 miles (+3,542)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,288 miles
    Test number
    846872221363
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass38,746 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    461768600402
    • NoteBoth front fog lamps damaged
    • NoteLeft hand front wishbone arm boot split

  21. Fail38,746 miles (-22,891)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    930668900388
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front fog lamps damaged
    • NoteLeft hand front wishbone arm boot split

  22. Pass61,637 miles (+33,375)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,637 miles
    Test number
    460633519434
    • NoteFront nomber plate slight deteriorated
    • NoteLeft hand front fog light slight damaged

  23. Pass28,262 miles (+4,410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,262 miles
    Test number
    282643028315
    • NoteLeft hand front fog lamp damaged

  24. Pass23,852 miles (+5,926)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,852 miles
    Test number
    312844127367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteThe offside wing mirror mounted indicator has damage to its lens but not affecting its operation

  25. Pass17,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,926 miles
    Test number
    451185036306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,926 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,926 miles
    Test number
    844402536358
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 PPO

Does LM52 PPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 PPO expired on 11 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 PPO?
The MOT on LM52 PPO expired on 11 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 PPO done?
LM52 PPO was recorded at 111,044 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 6,227 miles a year.
Has LM52 PPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 PPO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 PPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 PPO find?
LM52 PPO passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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